Where does “gypsum” come from?
gypsum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek γύψος — chalk; cement.
gypsum (Latin): gypsum; a plaster figure
Definitions
- gypsum; a plaster figure
Ancestry of “gypsum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γύψος | chalk; cement |